v. t. & i. [ imp. & p. p. Disseminated; p. pr. & vb. n. Disseminating. ] [ L. disseminatus, p. p. of disseminare to disseminate; dis- + seminare to sow, semen seed. See Seminary. ] 1. to spread around widely; to sow broadcast or as seed; to scatter for growth and propagation, like seed; to spread abroad; to diffuse; as, principles, ideas, opinions, and errors are disseminated when they are spread abroad for propagation. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To spread or extend by dispersion. [ 1913 Webster ] A nearly uniform and constant fire or heat disseminated throughout the body of the earth. Woodward. Syn. -- To spread; diffuse; propagate; circulate; disperse; scatter. [ 1913 Webster ] | 